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US Air Force B-52 crashes in California

Al Jazeera Tuesday 16 June 2026, 00:10 UTC 1 min read
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US Air Force B-52 crashes in California US Air Force B-52 crashes in California Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The bomber was on a routine test mission when it went down. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

US Air Force B-52 crashes in California US Air Force B-52 crashes in California Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The bomber was on a routine test mission when it went down. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Published On 16 Jun 2026
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